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Knowles
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Knowles

Grand Junction, Colorado
4.8 (63 reviews)

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About Knowles

Campground in Colorado.

Knowles Public Campground offers a quintessential Colorado mountain camping experience nestled in one of the state's most scenic regions. This well-maintained facility welcomes RV travelers seeking authentic outdoor adventure combined with modern conveniences, making it an ideal base for exploring Colorado's natural wonders.

The campground itself provides a serene setting where towering pines frame your campsite and crisp mountain air fills your lungs each morning. The thoughtfully laid-out grounds accommodate various RV sizes, and the peaceful atmosphere makes it easy to unwind after days of exploration or simply enjoy the restorative qualities of being surrounded by nature. The high elevation location means cooler temperatures even during summer months, providing a refreshing escape from heat lower elevations.

What truly sets this area apart is its proximity to some of Colorado's most treasured destinations and outdoor activities. Hikers will find themselves in paradise, with countless trails ranging from leisurely walks through wildflower meadows to challenging alpine routes. Fishing enthusiasts can access pristine mountain streams and lakes teeming with trout. Mountain biking trails crisscross the region, offering everything from gentle terrain suitable for families to technical routes for experienced riders. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with chances to spot elk, mule deer, and numerous bird species throughout the year.

The surrounding region combines rugged natural beauty with interesting small-town character. Charming mountain communities nearby offer local dining, artisan shops, and cultural attractions that showcase Colorado's rich heritage. Whether you're seeking active outdoor pursuits or simply want to immerse yourself in mountain tranquility, the Knowles area delivers both.

This location appeals to nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, families looking for quality time together, and anyone seeking refuge from busy urban life. The highly-rated campground has earned its stellar reputation among travelers who return year after year for the combination of excellent facilities, stunning scenery, and proximity to world-class recreation opportunities.
4.8

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63

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Book Early

Grand Junction is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.

Check-in Time

Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.

Local Weather

Colorado weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Grand Junction.

Explore the Area

Don't miss local attractions near Grand Junction. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.

Knowles Reviews

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Jace Biendara

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Jace Biendara

Very remote, but beautiful campsite right above the Colorado River. Wouldn't recommend for a low clearance vehicle because parts of the road are rutted and rocky, but it is doable with an all wheel drive towing a small trailer. No water out here, but there are standard pit toilets. Lots of trails in the area, but many are more suitable for dirt bikes than MTB unless you're up for a challenge! The... Very remote, but beautiful campsite right above the Colorado River. Wouldn't recommend for a low clearance vehicle because parts of the road are rutted and rocky, but it is doable with an all wheel drive towing a small trailer. No water out here, but there are standard pit toilets. Lots of trails in the area, but many are more suitable for dirt bikes than MTB unless you're up for a challenge! The exception it the singletrack section of the Kokopelli Trail which is awesome! Very quite out here, but there is a set of train tracks down at the river level and you could hear them, but not loud at all. Sites are large and well spread out.

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Jace Biendara

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Jace Biendara

Very remote, but beautiful campsite right above the Colorado River. Wouldn't recommend for a low clearance vehicle because parts of the road are rutted and rocky, but it is doable with an all wheel drive towing a small trailer. No water out here, but there are standard pit toilets. Lots of trails in the area, but many are more suitable for dirt bikes than MTB unless you're up for a challenge! The... Very remote, but beautiful campsite right above the Colorado River. Wouldn't recommend for a low clearance vehicle because parts of the road are rutted and rocky, but it is doable with an all wheel drive towing a small trailer. No water out here, but there are standard pit toilets. Lots of trails in the area, but many are more suitable for dirt bikes than MTB unless you're up for a challenge! The exception it the singletrack section of the Kokopelli Trail which is awesome! Very quite out here, but there is a set of train tracks down at the river level and you could hear them, but not loud at all. Sites are large and well spread out.

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Jace Biendara

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Jace Biendara

Very remote, but beautiful campsite right above the Colorado River. Wouldn't recommend for a low clearance vehicle because parts of the road are rutted and rocky, but it is doable with an all wheel drive towing a small trailer. No water out here, but there are standard pit toilets. Lots of trails in the area, but many are more suitable for dirt bikes than MTB unless you're up for a challenge! The... Very remote, but beautiful campsite right above the Colorado River. Wouldn't recommend for a low clearance vehicle because parts of the road are rutted and rocky, but it is doable with an all wheel drive towing a small trailer. No water out here, but there are standard pit toilets. Lots of trails in the area, but many are more suitable for dirt bikes than MTB unless you're up for a challenge! The exception it the singletrack section of the Kokopelli Trail which is awesome! Very quite out here, but there is a set of train tracks down at the river level and you could hear them, but not loud at all. Sites are large and well spread out.

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Jace Biendara

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Jace Biendara

Very remote, but beautiful campsite right above the Colorado River. Wouldn't recommend for a low clearance vehicle because parts of the road are rutted and rocky, but it is doable with an all wheel drive towing a small trailer. No water out here, but there are standard pit toilets. Lots of trails in the area, but many are more suitable for dirt bikes than MTB unless you're up for a challenge! The... Very remote, but beautiful campsite right above the Colorado River. Wouldn't recommend for a low clearance vehicle because parts of the road are rutted and rocky, but it is doable with an all wheel drive towing a small trailer. No water out here, but there are standard pit toilets. Lots of trails in the area, but many are more suitable for dirt bikes than MTB unless you're up for a challenge! The exception it the singletrack section of the Kokopelli Trail which is awesome! Very quite out here, but there is a set of train tracks down at the river level and you could hear them, but not loud at all. Sites are large and well spread out.

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Jace Biendara

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Jace Biendara

Very remote, but beautiful campsite right above the Colorado River. Wouldn't recommend for a low clearance vehicle because parts of the road are rutted and rocky, but it is doable with an all wheel drive towing a small trailer. No water out here, but there are standard pit toilets. Lots of trails in the area, but many are more suitable for dirt bikes than MTB unless you're up for a challenge! The... Very remote, but beautiful campsite right above the Colorado River. Wouldn't recommend for a low clearance vehicle because parts of the road are rutted and rocky, but it is doable with an all wheel drive towing a small trailer. No water out here, but there are standard pit toilets. Lots of trails in the area, but many are more suitable for dirt bikes than MTB unless you're up for a challenge! The exception it the singletrack section of the Kokopelli Trail which is awesome! Very quite out here, but there is a set of train tracks down at the river level and you could hear them, but not loud at all. Sites are large and well spread out.

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Andrew Akehurst

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Andrew Akehurst

Park is now managed and camping is booked online. One of the most beautiful places I have camped. I would not attempt to get in with a car unless you got some good ground clearance and it's not wet. Wish I had my 4 wheeler with me great looking trails.

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Andrew Akehurst

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Andrew Akehurst

Park is now managed and camping is booked online. One of the most beautiful places I have camped. I would not attempt to get in with a car unless you got some good ground clearance and it's not wet. Wish I had my 4 wheeler with me great looking trails.

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Andrew Akehurst

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Andrew Akehurst

Park is now managed and camping is booked online. One of the most beautiful places I have camped. I would not attempt to get in with a car unless you got some good ground clearance and it's not wet. Wish I had my 4 wheeler with me great looking trails.

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Andrew Akehurst

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Andrew Akehurst

Park is now managed and camping is booked online. One of the most beautiful places I have camped. I would not attempt to get in with a car unless you got some good ground clearance and it's not wet. Wish I had my 4 wheeler with me great looking trails.

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Andrew Akehurst

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Andrew Akehurst

Park is now managed and camping is booked online. One of the most beautiful places I have camped. I would not attempt to get in with a car unless you got some good ground clearance and it's not wet. Wish I had my 4 wheeler with me great looking trails.

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T C

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by T C

I was out riding my bike and stopped by this campground at a unoccupied site to take a break and snap some pictures. Beautiful views and quiet.

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T C

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by T C

I was out riding my bike and stopped by this campground at a unoccupied site to take a break and snap some pictures. Beautiful views and quiet.

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T C

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by T C

I was out riding my bike and stopped by this campground at a unoccupied site to take a break and snap some pictures. Beautiful views and quiet.

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T C

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by T C

I was out riding my bike and stopped by this campground at a unoccupied site to take a break and snap some pictures. Beautiful views and quiet.

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Kevin Giovanelli

Mar 18, 2026

4.0

Google Review by Kevin Giovanelli

Technically, this campground no longer exists. The land previously occupied by Rabbit Valley Campground has now been incorporated into the redeveloped Knowles Overlook Campground. Don't go by what you see in Google satellite view - there are nearly 20 distinct campsites, each with a picnic table and tent pad, some with parking loops, but most with just a small "layby" style parking space. The view... Technically, this campground no longer exists. The land previously occupied by Rabbit Valley Campground has now been incorporated into the redeveloped Knowles Overlook Campground. Don't go by what you see in Google satellite view - there are nearly 20 distinct campsites, each with a picnic table and tent pad, some with parking loops, but most with just a small "layby" style parking space. The views are great and the vault toilets are reasonably well cared for; I've seen far worse. Went during the week and there wasn't much competition for a spot. Enjoyed myself a lot!

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Kevin Giovanelli

Mar 18, 2026

4.0

Google Review by Kevin Giovanelli

Technically, this campground no longer exists. The land previously occupied by Rabbit Valley Campground has now been incorporated into the redeveloped Knowles Overlook Campground. Don't go by what you see in Google satellite view - there are nearly 20 distinct campsites, each with a picnic table and tent pad, some with parking loops, but most with just a small "layby" style parking space. The view... Technically, this campground no longer exists. The land previously occupied by Rabbit Valley Campground has now been incorporated into the redeveloped Knowles Overlook Campground. Don't go by what you see in Google satellite view - there are nearly 20 distinct campsites, each with a picnic table and tent pad, some with parking loops, but most with just a small "layby" style parking space. The views are great and the vault toilets are reasonably well cared for; I've seen far worse. Went during the week and there wasn't much competition for a spot. Enjoyed myself a lot!

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Kevin Giovanelli

Mar 18, 2026

4.0

Google Review by Kevin Giovanelli

Technically, this campground no longer exists. The land previously occupied by Rabbit Valley Campground has now been incorporated into the redeveloped Knowles Overlook Campground. Don't go by what you see in Google satellite view - there are nearly 20 distinct campsites, each with a picnic table and tent pad, some with parking loops, but most with just a small "layby" style parking space. The view... Technically, this campground no longer exists. The land previously occupied by Rabbit Valley Campground has now been incorporated into the redeveloped Knowles Overlook Campground. Don't go by what you see in Google satellite view - there are nearly 20 distinct campsites, each with a picnic table and tent pad, some with parking loops, but most with just a small "layby" style parking space. The views are great and the vault toilets are reasonably well cared for; I've seen far worse. Went during the week and there wasn't much competition for a spot. Enjoyed myself a lot!

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Kevin Giovanelli

Mar 18, 2026

4.0

Google Review by Kevin Giovanelli

Technically, this campground no longer exists. The land previously occupied by Rabbit Valley Campground has now been incorporated into the redeveloped Knowles Overlook Campground. Don't go by what you see in Google satellite view - there are nearly 20 distinct campsites, each with a picnic table and tent pad, some with parking loops, but most with just a small "layby" style parking space. The view... Technically, this campground no longer exists. The land previously occupied by Rabbit Valley Campground has now been incorporated into the redeveloped Knowles Overlook Campground. Don't go by what you see in Google satellite view - there are nearly 20 distinct campsites, each with a picnic table and tent pad, some with parking loops, but most with just a small "layby" style parking space. The views are great and the vault toilets are reasonably well cared for; I've seen far worse. Went during the week and there wasn't much competition for a spot. Enjoyed myself a lot!

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Kevin Giovanelli

Mar 18, 2026

4.0

Google Review by Kevin Giovanelli

Technically, this campground no longer exists. The land previously occupied by Rabbit Valley Campground has now been incorporated into the redeveloped Knowles Overlook Campground. Don't go by what you see in Google satellite view - there are nearly 20 distinct campsites, each with a picnic table and tent pad, some with parking loops, but most with just a small "layby" style parking space. The view... Technically, this campground no longer exists. The land previously occupied by Rabbit Valley Campground has now been incorporated into the redeveloped Knowles Overlook Campground. Don't go by what you see in Google satellite view - there are nearly 20 distinct campsites, each with a picnic table and tent pad, some with parking loops, but most with just a small "layby" style parking space. The views are great and the vault toilets are reasonably well cared for; I've seen far worse. Went during the week and there wasn't much competition for a spot. Enjoyed myself a lot!

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Neil S

Mar 18, 2026

4.0

Google Review by Neil S

Beautiful camping area for both RV and tent camping. Popular area for Razors, quads and mountain biking. Pack it in and pack it out. Established bathrooms but no water. No trash cans either. The place can be a big dust bowl...secure your tents/awnings/anything that can blow away good. Lastly the place can get hot so prepare for creating shade for your area, keep wind in mind. Jouflas camp area ca... Beautiful camping area for both RV and tent camping. Popular area for Razors, quads and mountain biking. Pack it in and pack it out. Established bathrooms but no water. No trash cans either. The place can be a big dust bowl...secure your tents/awnings/anything that can blow away good. Lastly the place can get hot so prepare for creating shade for your area, keep wind in mind. Jouflas camp area can accommodate smaller RV's. We have a 25 foot RV. Pro tip...we went on 5pm-ish. All the spaces were taken...get up there early to grab a spot...not to say other spots are not available. Just may not be available in the Jouflas area... Pics I posted are not of the Jouflas area...we had to park/camp in another area...

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Neil S

Mar 18, 2026

4.0

Google Review by Neil S

Beautiful camping area for both RV and tent camping. Popular area for Razors, quads and mountain biking. Pack it in and pack it out. Established bathrooms but no water. No trash cans either. The place can be a big dust bowl...secure your tents/awnings/anything that can blow away good. Lastly the place can get hot so prepare for creating shade for your area, keep wind in mind. Jouflas camp area ca... Beautiful camping area for both RV and tent camping. Popular area for Razors, quads and mountain biking. Pack it in and pack it out. Established bathrooms but no water. No trash cans either. The place can be a big dust bowl...secure your tents/awnings/anything that can blow away good. Lastly the place can get hot so prepare for creating shade for your area, keep wind in mind. Jouflas camp area can accommodate smaller RV's. We have a 25 foot RV. Pro tip...we went on 5pm-ish. All the spaces were taken...get up there early to grab a spot...not to say other spots are not available. Just may not be available in the Jouflas area... Pics I posted are not of the Jouflas area...we had to park/camp in another area...

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Neil S

Mar 18, 2026

4.0

Google Review by Neil S

Beautiful camping area for both RV and tent camping. Popular area for Razors, quads and mountain biking. Pack it in and pack it out. Established bathrooms but no water. No trash cans either. The place can be a big dust bowl...secure your tents/awnings/anything that can blow away good. Lastly the place can get hot so prepare for creating shade for your area, keep wind in mind. Jouflas camp area ca... Beautiful camping area for both RV and tent camping. Popular area for Razors, quads and mountain biking. Pack it in and pack it out. Established bathrooms but no water. No trash cans either. The place can be a big dust bowl...secure your tents/awnings/anything that can blow away good. Lastly the place can get hot so prepare for creating shade for your area, keep wind in mind. Jouflas camp area can accommodate smaller RV's. We have a 25 foot RV. Pro tip...we went on 5pm-ish. All the spaces were taken...get up there early to grab a spot...not to say other spots are not available. Just may not be available in the Jouflas area... Pics I posted are not of the Jouflas area...we had to park/camp in another area...

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Neil S

Mar 18, 2026

4.0

Google Review by Neil S

Beautiful camping area for both RV and tent camping. Popular area for Razors, quads and mountain biking. Pack it in and pack it out. Established bathrooms but no water. No trash cans either. The place can be a big dust bowl...secure your tents/awnings/anything that can blow away good. Lastly the place can get hot so prepare for creating shade for your area, keep wind in mind. Jouflas camp area ca... Beautiful camping area for both RV and tent camping. Popular area for Razors, quads and mountain biking. Pack it in and pack it out. Established bathrooms but no water. No trash cans either. The place can be a big dust bowl...secure your tents/awnings/anything that can blow away good. Lastly the place can get hot so prepare for creating shade for your area, keep wind in mind. Jouflas camp area can accommodate smaller RV's. We have a 25 foot RV. Pro tip...we went on 5pm-ish. All the spaces were taken...get up there early to grab a spot...not to say other spots are not available. Just may not be available in the Jouflas area... Pics I posted are not of the Jouflas area...we had to park/camp in another area...

G
Neil S

Mar 18, 2026

4.0

Google Review by Neil S

Beautiful camping area for both RV and tent camping. Popular area for Razors, quads and mountain biking. Pack it in and pack it out. Established bathrooms but no water. No trash cans either. The place can be a big dust bowl...secure your tents/awnings/anything that can blow away good. Lastly the place can get hot so prepare for creating shade for your area, keep wind in mind. Jouflas camp area ca... Beautiful camping area for both RV and tent camping. Popular area for Razors, quads and mountain biking. Pack it in and pack it out. Established bathrooms but no water. No trash cans either. The place can be a big dust bowl...secure your tents/awnings/anything that can blow away good. Lastly the place can get hot so prepare for creating shade for your area, keep wind in mind. Jouflas camp area can accommodate smaller RV's. We have a 25 foot RV. Pro tip...we went on 5pm-ish. All the spaces were taken...get up there early to grab a spot...not to say other spots are not available. Just may not be available in the Jouflas area... Pics I posted are not of the Jouflas area...we had to park/camp in another area...

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